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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.73, 647.70 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.73, 647.70 and 320.16 is: 441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.73 : 647.70 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.73/647.70 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.73x = 647.70 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.73x = 207,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,367.63/469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.47

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